Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Agency: 340 Oklahoma State Department of Health

Supervisory Organization: 340 Family Support & Prevention Service

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: The annual salary for this position is up to $115,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why You'll Love It Here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: OKC – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $115,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse is responsible for functioning under the direct supervision of the Administrative Program Manager of the Perinatal & Reproductive Health Division. Primary responsibilities include providing technical assistance and support to advanced practice nurses and other health providers statewide who provide maternity and family planning clinical services.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Mentoring and motivation for the development of an advanced practice nurse.
• Plan, organize, and direct health services for maternity and family planning programs.
• Monitor to ensure goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to clients.
• Establishment and tracking of quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services consistent with current evidence-based standards of care.
• Annual monitoring and evaluation of advanced practice health care providers.
• Development and presentation of health-related educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.
• Participation, consultation, and collaboration in the development of long-range plans for health care programs.
• Interpretation and communication regarding agency and departmental policies and procedures.
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
• Analysis and evaluation of reports and other information and coordination of quality improvement activities concerning the care of clients.
• Serve as a team member for site visits when indicated and contract monitoring visits
• Subrecipient contract monitoring.
• Collect and abstract maternal mortality cases for quarterly meetings.
• Cover county health departments when local APRN's are out on leave or when there is a vacancy.
• Assist with orientation of new APRNs in the county health departments.
• Provide technical assistance regarding program implementation for internal and external partners and county health department staff.
• Performs comprehensive physical examinations and secures health histories.
• Performs or orders lab tests.
• Conducts invasive procedures including but not limited to pelvic exams; breast exams; insertion of long-acting reproductive contraception and sub dermal contraceptive implants.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals.
• Counsel patients, family members and others related to health problems, prescribed treatments and use of pharmaceuticals and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic data.
• Provides a higher level of expertise in diagnosis and treatment modalities.
• Consults and collaborates with physicians or other providers as needed related to patient care.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, recognition as a certified Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and three years' experience practicing as an APRN.

Approval for prescriptive authority requires current licensure in Oklahoma as a Registered Nurse and as a Certified Nurse Practitioner {CNP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) within 60 calendars days of the entry on duty date. The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse must hold a graduate degree at an advanced practice level or a post-master's certificate at an advanced practice level if the master's degree is in nursing, in order to be eligible for initial application for prescriptive authority.

Preferred Qualification:

Previous experience supervising APRNs.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, and three years' experience as a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of expense control and purchasing procedures; of the philosophy and objectives of the Women's Health programs; and of the principles and practices of effective supervision. Ability is required to direct, motivate, and evaluate staff; to plan and implement programs; to develop controls to monitor effectiveness of programs; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and, demonstrated ability to plan and implement an effective health care program.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Combination of office and exam offices. May be exposed to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, and medicinal preparations. Varied activities including sitting, walking, stooping, lifting, bending, pushing, and reaching. This position requires long periods of sitting, standing, and daily use of a computer and phone. Travel is required with this position. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position. Use of N-95 respirator is required. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.